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AX03 URK

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 URK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,435 miles

front exhaust flexi worn

header tank water low

wiper motor very noisy

damage to nearside mirror glass,advise renewing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 96,435 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

header tank water low

wiper motor very noisy

damage to nearside mirror glass,advise renewing

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,114 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wiper motor noisy

Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wiper motor noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,588 miles

both front cv boots perished

play in steering rack

wiper motor noisy

Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front cv boots perished

play in steering rack

wiper motor noisy

Pass 20 May 2010 70,236 miles

offside front brake pads look low but limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

wiper motor very noisy,advise renewing before complete failure occurs

Fail 19 May 2010 70,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear disc scored,offside rear brake showing signs of excessive heat

offside front brake pads look low but limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

offside rear pads appear that excessive heat has occured,but limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

wiper motor very noisy,advise renewing before complete failure occurs

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,995 miles

rear brake discs and pads slightly worn and corroded

rear exhaust section/s deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,460 miles

All brakes slight binding (reccommend brake strip and free off ))

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,460 miles

All brakes slight binding (reccommend brake strip and free off ))

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,627 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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AX03 URK is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX03 URK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX03 URK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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